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Stronger Together: Michael Bublé, Barenaked Ladies, and Sofia Reyes come together to perform “Gotta Be Patient” in support of frontline workers and Food Banks Canada
Canadian musicians Michael Bublé, Barenaked Ladies, and Sofia Reyes came together to perform “Gotta Be Patient” as part of the Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble broadcast, which raises funds for Food Bank Canada amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic – Apr 26, 2020
Airing commercial-free across all markets on Sunday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. NT, as well as hundreds of platforms, Canadian artists, activists, actors and athletes will share their stories of hope and inspiration in a national salute to front-line workers combattingCOVID-19 during the 90-minute show.
The participants announced on Thursday includeJustin Bieber,Ryan Reynolds,Mike Myers, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka and the cast of Schitt’s Creek, including Annie Murphy, Catherine O’Hara, Chris Elliott, Dan Levy, Dustin Milligan, Emily Hampshire, Eugene Levy, Jenn Robertson, John Hemphill, Karen Robinson, Noah Reid, Rizwan Manji and Sarah Levy.
[Ed. Note: Drake is now confirmed to be closing out the show with a message for Canadians.]
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Other newly announced participants include Amy Poehler, Andre de Grasse, Avril Lavigne, Bad Child, Burton Cummings, Charlotee Cardin, Christine Sinclair, Cirque du Soleil, Command Sisters, Dallas Green, Dan Kanter, David Foster, Desiire, Donovan Woods, Fefe Dobson, Geddy Lee, Georges St-Pierre, Hamza Haq, Johnny Orlando, Josh Ramsay, Kiefer Sutherland, Measha Brueggergosman, Morgan Rielly, Assembly of First Nations national Chief Perry Bellegarde, Olivia Lunny, Robbie Robertson, Ryland James, Sam Roberts, Scott Helman, Serena Ryder, Shawn Hook, TIKA, The Tenors, Tyler Shaw and Walk off the Earth.
Conceived and produced in an unprecedented collaboration between Insight Productions, Bell Media Studios and CBC/Radio-Canada, the broadcast will see more than two dozen TV, radio and streaming platforms donate their airtime for the 90-minute, commercial-free presentation.
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Stronger Together, Tous Ensembleis presented in part through the support of MADE | NOUS, the national, consumer-focused, industry-wide movement recognizing and celebrating creative Canadian talent.
The event is in support of Food Banks Canada’s $150-million campaign to provide immediate support to food banks across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.
”Front-line workers, across so many sectors, including food banking, have been drastically impacted by COVID-19,” says Chris Hatch, CEO of Food Banks Canada. “They need our support and we are thankful for Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble for helping our most vulnerable neighbours.”
Stronger Together 🍁 Tous Ensemble, will feature a star-studded lineup in support of front-line workers fighting COVID-19 across Canada. 🇨🇦❤️
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble will air on at least 110 platforms, including live, simultaneous French translation on ICI ARTV, SériesPlus, VRAK, V and Unis TV.
New broadcasters joining the Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble broadcast include ATN, APTN, Blue Ant Media, Wild Brain, Hollywood Suite, NTV, OUTtv, Stingray, Super Channel and Unis TV. As well, more than four dozen new radio stations have come on board, including Bell Media’s EZ Rock as well as participating stations from Arctic Radio, Blackburn, First Peoples Radio, Harvard, Pattison, Rawlco and Vista radio networks.
“We are grateful for the many calls and emails from iconic Canadians offering to help and be part of this historic broadcast, and can’t wait to share more details tomorrow,” said Lindsay Cox, senior vice-president, showrunner and executive producer with Insight Productions. “We are also thankful to the growing list of broadcast partners who have been able to find time in their schedules to allow us to tell even more stories of the front-line workers and community heroes making a difference right now.”
43 radio platforms: CBC Music, CBC Radio One, EZ Rock, Sirius XM Channel 169, Virgin Radio and additional stations from Arctic Radio, Bell Media, Blackburn, First Peoples Radio, Harvard, Pattison, Rawlco and Vista radio networks
11 on-demand platforms: CBC Gem, Crave, CTV.ca, CTV app, Global TV app, GlobalTV.com, ICI TOU.TV, iHeartRadio.ca, iHeartRadio Canada app, Stingray Quello, Super Channel On Demand
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Questions about COVID-19? Here are some things you need to know:
Health officials caution against all international travel. Returning travellers are legally obligated to self-isolate for 14 days, beginning March 26, in case they develop symptoms and to prevent spreading the virus to others. Some provinces and territories have also implemented additional recommendations or enforcement measures to ensure those returning to the area self-isolate.
Symptoms can include fever, cough and difficulty breathing — very similar to a cold or flu. Some people can develop a more severe illness. People most at risk of this include older adults and people with severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease. If you develop symptoms,contact public health authorities.
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